The Ballet Manila Archives is the repository of documents, print, photographic, audio and video materials and memorabilia relating to the history of Ballet Manila and the life and career of its founder, prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde. This site is powered by Ms. Elizalde and Project Art, Inc.
Ballet ribbons are used to secure ballet shoes or pointe shoes to the foot, tied in a criss cross over the instep.
Dance even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.
It marked the first collaboration between choreographer Augustus "Bam” Damian III with the company - the first of many that would become iconic pieces for Ballet Manila.
A pas failli is known as a transitional step as it usually prepares for another jump.
After enduring two months of enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila, people are already looking forward to the day when it will finally be lifted. Members of the Ballet Manila family are no exception.
Life is like dancing. If we have a big floor, many people will dance. Some will get angry when the rhythm changes. But life is changing all the time.
In an art form dominated by women, Ballet Manila holds a distinction for having a surplus of male dancers.
Port de bras is a classical ballet term meaning “carriage of the arms”.
For some, this challenging time has become more bearable with a little help from their pets.
There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.
Ballet Manila soloist Joshua Enciso is a big fan of the Step Up dance movies, but his absolute favorite is Step Up Revolution.
De côté is a directional ballet term used to describe another step to be performed to the side.
Don Quixote is a staple in Ballet Manila’s repertoire. This clip from 2004 features Lisa and Shaz as Kitri and Basilio celebrating their love with a spirited dance for two.
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.
The dramatic appearance and synchronized movements of the wilis — the spirits of young women who die before their wedding — make Giselle one of the most challenging ballets for the female corps.
Fifth Position is one of the most difficult positions of the feet.
John was obviously in shock when Ballet Manila co-artistic director Osias Barroso made the announcement on stage during curtain call.
Mark and Abi work well together not just on stage but off it, complementing each other’s talents and abilities.
Ballet Manila soloist Jessica Pearl Dames is not one to back down from a challenge – especially when it involves dance.
